Community Events

Join the City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department for the Kyle Market Days at Mary Kyle Hartson Park from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the second Saturday of every month, excluding June and May, beginning in April and going through November!

2026 Market Days events are as follows:

• April 11: Spring Celebration, with Sour Bridges performing.
• June 6: Pride Market
• June 13: Juneteenth Celebration
• August 8: Back to School

Vendor Applications:

To apply, please visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com

Registration and a fee are required to apply. Vendors are encouraged to apply early as it takes 1-2 business days for applications to be processed. The deadline to apply and pay to participate in Kyle Markets Days is the Friday before the week of the Market Day. 

Please note applications take 1-2 business days to process. Payment must be made within 5 business days. Failure to do so will result in cancelation of the application.

Beginning next fiscal year, Kyle Market Days will move to a biannual event schedule, meaning the market will be held twice each fiscal year. A fiscal year is the City's annual budgeting and planning period, which runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.

This information is subject to change without notice.

The City of Kyle invites the community to share in the town’s birthday celebration at the annual Founders’ Parade on Saturday, October 10, 2026 starting at 11 a.m. 

The town of Kyle was platted and the first lots sold sometime around the 15th of October, 1880. Parades through downtown around the middle of October have been a tradition since. The tradition lives on as we reflect and recognize the many founders of this great town.

Viewing the Parade:

The best locations to view the Kyle Founders' Parade are on either side of Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson Park. To keep everyone safe, the city is asking attendees to stay on sidewalks or grassy areas along Center Street and to not run into the street when the parade is going by.

Detour & Parade Route:

The parade route will start at Gregg-Clarke Park and travel along Center Street, ending at Front Street on the City Square. Center Street from Ramirez Street to just past Front Street will be closed to traffic during the parade. Traffic will be detoured using N. Front Street, Blanco Street, and Veterans Drive. Parade closures begin at 10:30 a.m. and will reopen as soon as the parade wraps up. 

**This is event is weather dependent.

Join us for the Center Street Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.* at Mary Kyle Hartson Park, 101 S. Burleson St. 

At this family-friendly event, local businesses and organizations set up tents at tables at Mary Kyle Hartson City “Scare” Park to provide a fun and safe opportunity for trick-or-treating. We invite all “ghosts” and “goblins” young and old to come out to our Treat Trail for some morning trick-or-treating as well as a costume contest! 

Food and drink vendors will also be on site as well as a few vendors that sell children’s items. Halloween photos will be available inside the Krug Activity Center. 

Costume Contests

• Ages 0 - 5 years: 9:00 am - 9:30 am
• Ages 6- 12 years: 9:45 am - 10:00 am
• Ages 13-18 years: 10:15 am - 10:30 am
• Ages 19 and up years: 10:45 am - 11:00 am
• Group of 2 or more: 11:05 am - 11:15 am
• Booth judging: 11:30 am

*Date and Times are subject to change

Thank you to 2025 Sponsors

Join the City of Kyle in honoring our nation's veterans at the 2025 Veterans Day Parade in downtown Kyle on Saturday, November 14, 2026.

Parade Route Details & Viewing:  

The parade begins at 11:45 a.m. and travels East along Center Street from Gregg-Clarke Park and ends at Front Street on the City Square. The best locations to view the Kyle Veterans Day Parade are on either side of Center Street between Gregg-Clarke Park and Mary Kyle Hartson Park. To keep everyone safe, the city is asking attendees to stay on sidewalks or grassy areas along Center Street and to not run into the street when the parade is going by.      

Several street closures will be in effect due to the parade. Center Street from Ramirez Street to just past Front Street will be closed to traffic beginning at 11:30 a.m. and going until after the parade. Traffic will be detoured using N. Front Street, Blanco Street, and Veterans Drive.   

Heroes Memorial Park is a space for reflection, remembrance, and community connection. Throughout the year, the park hosts Memorial ceremonies, patriotic observances, and other programs that honor the service and sacrifice of military members, veterans, and first responders. These events bring the community together to remember, learn, and show appreciation in a respectful setting. Events include:

• Memorial Day Ceremony: May 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM 
• United States Flag Retirement Ceremony: June 20, 2026 | 9:00 AM 
• 9/11 Observance Ceremony: September 11, 2026 | 9:30 AM
• National First Responders Day Ceremony: October 28, 2026 | Time TBD   

Join us in welcoming Santa to the City of Kyle on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2026 from 4-9 PM at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St. Bring your family and friends for the official kick-off to the Holidays in Kyle. Since 1999, the city has invited Santa to Mary Kyle Hartson Park to be a part of the downtown tree-lighting event, and he's been at every one since! 

Come enjoy holiday music performed by local school choirs, photos with Santa, face painting, free kids activities, and get a head start on Christmas shopping with our festive food and holiday market vendors.

Pictures with Santa

Santa will be available for FREE pictures. Pictures must be taken with your own personal camera or device. A professional photographer will not be present. The doors will open at 4:00 p.m. and the line will be cut off at a certain point at 8 p.m. 

Street Closure & Parking

Starting at 8 a.m. and going until 11 p.m. on Dec. 1 the following streets will be closed for the event:

• Burleson Street from Center Street to Miller Street
• Miller Street from Burleson Street to Main Street
• Main Street from Center Street to Miller Street

Parking for the event will be available on adjacent streets downtown.

The Kyle Police Department and City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department are partnering to provide Santa Rides in Kyle. Children will have the opportunity to wave and see Santa as he rides through the City of Kyle visiting designated neighborhoods.

Every year Santa, escorted by the Kyle Police Department and Kyle Parks and Recreation Department, rides through Kyle to wave hello to all the good boys and girls. Stay tuned for 2026 Santa Rides in Kyle dates. 

Check out the route maps by clicking the links below or visiting the event pages linked above. 

Santa starts his ride at 5 p.m. each night and goes through town until about 8:30 p.m. (or however long it takes Santa and his crew to get through town.)

Santa is very busy this holiday season and will not be able to go down every street in Kyle, so residents are asked to check out the *Suggested Santa Viewing Spots *starred* along the route maps to wave and say hello.  

It's the most wonderful time of the year — The City of Kyle's 25 Days of Christmas! Throughout the month of December, we will have nightly holiday lights, Christmas music (including live music on select nights), and local vendors at Mary Kyle Hartson City Square Park, 101 S. Burleson St.

Stay tuned for more information on what we have planned for 2026. 

Splash into the New Year at a longtime Kyle Tradition and register for the 2027 Polar Bear Splash at James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St, on Friday, January 1 starting at 10 a.m.

Registration is required to participate. Registration can be done on KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

Schedule of Events: 

• 10 a.m. - Gates Open
• 10:25 a.m. - Gather for Splash
• 10:30 a.m. - JUMP! 
• 11 a.m. - Gates Closed

**This event is weather dependent and if necessary, will be rescheduled for Jan. 2 at 10 a.m.

For the Love of Go Resolution Run

Need a New Year's Resolution? Start the year off strong by joining in the annual 5k Resolution Run that happens right before the Polar Bear Splash. The event will be hosted at Gregg-Clarke Park, 1231-1301 W. Center St, on January 1st at 9:00 A.M.

If you participate in the 5K run and the Polar Bear Splash, you will receive a special commemorative item!

Stay tuned for more information on our 2027 event. 

Become a Vendor or Sponsor 

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting food and event vendor applications. To apply, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for local businesses and organizations to consider being sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact us at at 512-262-3939 or parks@cityofkyle.com. 

Stay tuned for more information on our 2027 event. 

Become a Vendor or Sponsor 

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting food and event vendor applications. To apply, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for local businesses and organizations to consider being sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact us at at 512-262-3939 or parks@cityofkyle.com. 

Stay tuned for more information on our 2027 event. 

Become a Vendor or Sponsor 

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is currently accepting food and event vendor applications. To apply, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com.

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for local businesses and organizations to consider being sponsors. If you would like to be a sponsor, contact us at at 512-262-3939 or parks@cityofkyle.com. 

The Kyle Fair occurs yearly in mid-May at Lake Kyle Park. 

For more information, visit KyleFair.com. 

Stay tuned for more information on our 2027 event. 

Fireworks in Kyle:

Please keep in mind that the City of Kyle prohibits the sale or use of fireworks within city limits. The use, discharge, or sale of fireworks are prohibited within Kyle city limits without a city-issued permit. Violations may result in citations with fines of up to $2,000. Learn more at CityofKyle.gov/Fireworks.

It's like Movies in the Park but at the pool!

Grab your favorite floatie, a friend or two, and cool off at the Dive-In Movie at the James Adkins Pool, 1100 W. Center St. 

Stay tuned for 2027 Dive-In Movie dates.

Registration is REQUIRED due to capacity limits at the James Adkins Pool. All children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration can be done at KyleRec.RecDesk.com. 

Pool rules must be followed at all times. 

For more information, visit the Parks event calendar. 

Be a vendor! 

For more information on vendor opportunities and to register, visit KyleRec.RecDesk.com. 

Be a Sponsor!

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department has a variety of sponsorship levels that provide you not only the opportunity to market your business or organization but to also the opportunity to leave a long-lasting positive impact on the community. If you are interested in sponsoring an event or need more information, please email parks@cityofkyle.com or call 512-262-3939.

Volunteer Opportunities:

The City of Kyle Parks and Recreation Department is looking for volunteers for events that take place all throughout the year. If you are interested in volunteering or need more information, please email parks@cityofkyle.com or call 512-262-3939.